Steve Franks, CEO of UK’s Largest Baby Swim Lessons Group, Dies from COVID-19
Franks was also instrumental in shaping national policy in the UK regarding infant swimming lessons and encouraging childhood activity.
Dutch Swimming Federation Issues Apology as Country Reopens Elite Training
The Dutch Swimming Federation was rebuked by its National Olympic Committee after violating national lockdown orders by allowing use of its pool in April.
Pure Sprinter Jeremy Graunke Commits to Arizona State (2021)
Jeremy Graunke joins a growing Arizona State recruiting class of 2021, where he will bolster an under-the-radar sprint group in Tempe.
Arizona High School State Breaststroke Champion Tate Bahti Commits to Wildcats
Tate Bahti was the 2019 Arizona Division II High School State Champion in the 100 breaststroke as a junior. He’ll stay in-state for college.
New Zealand National Record Holder Bre Crawford Commits to Indiana
The 17-year old Crawford already holds 2 New Zealand all-ages national records in short course: the 100 breaststroke and 50 fly.
NCAA’s Coming Name, Image, Likeness Overhaul Will Open New Revenue Streams
There will only be a handful of swimmers (like Regan Smith, above) capable of big contracts based on Olympic achievements, but there are other avenues…
Training at Home: Chlorine Jugs Make for Versatile Exercise Equipment
Australian Olympians Brianna Throssell (above) and Grant Irvine demonstrate how simple and inexpensive pieces of pool equipment can make a great workout aid.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #38 – Bad Weather Recovery Day
With bad weather predicted for much of the United States this weekend, this workout can be done inside (or outside, if you’re lucky enough for good weather).
Relive the 2016 Olympic Women’s Water Polo Gold Medal Match
The match pitted the powerhouse Americans against the cinderella Italians for Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games.
U.S. Paralympics Confirms 3 Major Meet Dates for 2020;
McKenzie Coan (above) won 3 gold medals at the 2016 Paralympic Games and 5 total medals at the 2019 IPC World Championships.
Hungarians, Femke Heemskerk, Michael Andrew Have All Found Lap Pools
National Training facilities reopened this week in Hungary for elite swimmers, including Boglarka Kapas (above), who tested positive for coronavirus.
University of Chicago Swimmer Yifan Mao Named Fulbright Scholar
University of Chicago swimmer Yifan Mao has been named a Fulbright Scholar for the fellowship year of 2020-2021, the organization announced…
Olympic Swimmer Dmitri Colupaev Working With Restaurants to Feed Hospitals
Colupaev, a former swimmer at USC and 2012 German Olympian, has been working with local restaurants to provide 500 meals per day to frontline healthcare workers.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #37 – Sprints and Power
Lace up your running shoes, this one is going to get your heart rate elevated.
Toledo Removes Interim Tag, Makes Brie Globig Head Coach of Toledo Swimming
After spending last season as the interim head coach, Brie Globig has now been given the full position as the head coach of the Toledo Rockets.
